How rough would it be for a Tacoma 6cyl to pull an 18' toyhauler up to Lake Pillsbury? Are there super steep hills? I've heard the road up to Penny Pines is a slog with a trailer.

Last year Bogeyman brought his F-350 in with a toy hauler in tow.
He came in through Redwood Valley instead of Upper Lake.
If you come in from Upper Lake through Penny Pines there is a section a few miles
long with a number of switchbacks, but the switchbacks are all paved.

Either way, you not going to go real fast, but it shouldn't be a problem.

It's an F-250. Diesel. I hauled a 23' ToyHauler with one dirtbike in the ToyHauler and two in the truckbed.

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Originally Posted by mootsuno

He came in through Redwood Valley instead of Upper Lake.

There was one "iffy" section last year where there was an off-camber drop off. Thought I was gonna lose the trailer off the edge for a second or two, but it worked out. I hope they're going to send the graders out there this year before the rally.

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Originally Posted by mootsuno

If you come in from Upper Lake through Penny Pines there is a section a few miles
long with a number of switchbacks, but the switchbacks are all paved.

Either way, you not going to go real fast, but it shouldn't be a problem.

I agree. I'm planning on bringing the ToyHauler again. If you come via MiddleCreek and up past Penny Pines, to call that road "paved" is stretching the definition of a paved road. It's more like a 5 mile stretch of potholes and (climbing) switchbacks loosely connected by patches of asphalt.

I agree. I'm planning on bringing the ToyHauler again. If you come via MiddleCreek and up past Penny Pines, to call that road "paved" is stretching the definition of a paved road. It's more like a 5 mile stretch of potholes and (climbing) switchbacks loosely connected by patches of asphalt.

I'm thinking about hauling my bike up inside my sprinter van this year. Its been a long time since I made it to Pilsbury via middle creek. Is the route manageable in a vehicle that is notoriously bad on anything slippery?

Sprinters have a habit of going in to one wheel drive at the slightest loss of traction.

Wow, almost missed out. Paypal sent! Thanks to Dave and Matt for the heads up on payment.

Look forward to seeing everyone again this year. Will be a great time.

Bob

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BayAreaRider was kind enough to have me come up with him for Friday and Saturday night! Looking forward!

Questions:
Stock tank WR250R. I get about 90 miles to a tank (heavy writsed). Do I need to bring a "roto pax" as well or will there be gas available enroute's?

Don't have GPS, Will the Forrest Service have trail maps or ??? Please advise.

If you're at all unsure, I'd bring it. Better to have it and not need it than to run out and not have it. I will be riding with mine, not sure if I'll have my big tank also.

I called a few weeks ago to the Marina and they said they did have gas for the boats preseason ( one would have to carry a can from the dock to bike ) and before I think May 30 they don't or probably wouldn't have their main tank filled yet. Main tank you can drive up to and fill directly. I think it's regular...can't remember if they had Premium for the boats.

Gas in Potter's valley about 15miles SW
Gas in Stonyford 45miles East
Gas in Covelo 63miles NW
I though there was a small store near the lake that also had Fuel but I could be crazy.

...lunch on your own(?)I was curious about what sort of lunchables Soda Creek Store is carrying now, so I called: no deli service possible, but they have: breads, cold cuts, hot dogs and microwavable sandwiches from Costco. They have a microwave oven in their kitchen, too.

Nearest Gas in Upper Lake(?)Soda Creek Store confirmed that they will have gas for us. I didn't ask the cost to keep it a $urprise.